WORK to repair broken flagstones on Conwy Quay has been delayed because of severe weather.

Meanwhile, a planning application by the developer hoping to rebuild derelict buildings on the quay to boost Conwy’s bustling tourist trade has been submitted.

Last month traders complained the council was repairing brand new paving stones just months after they were laid, cutting the number of parking spaces in the run-up to the busy Christmas period.

Shop owners feared yet more disruption into the spring, interrupting the start of the vibrant tourist season.

But despite the delays, Conwy County Council claims the work will still be completed on time.

“The contractor was unable to complete the remedial works on Lower High Street because of the inclement weather before Christmas,” said a council spokeswoman.

“They returned to work on Monday to complete the work before moving on to the remedial works on Lower Gate Street. It is anticipated that the work will be completed by early February.”

Meanwhile, a planning application has been submitted for the new commercial units proposed for the quay. The derelict buildings, which previously housed garages, a gift shop and engineering works, will be replaced by a restaurant and small shops which will then be leased by the council.

A technical meeting for officers and councillors was rescheduled for an undisclosed date earlier this week to discuss the future of development. Outline plans are now on display at Conwy library and Colwyn Bay Civic Offices.

But Conwy councillor Tony Tobin hopes the whole quay will be pedestrianised as part of plans to promote tourism and safety.

“My hope is that it will be pedestrianised from the mussel purification plant to the curtain wall,” he said.

“It is in the interests of safety and will make a far more relaxing atmosphere on the quay so people will be able to enjoy the beauty of the place.”